Melissa Dewey Brumback | Construction Law in North Carolina | April 13, 2017 Recently, a reader reached out to me to ask about case examples of an engineer losing his insurance coverage because he agreed to a “heightened” or “best” standard of care. The reader stated that he was an insurance adviser who handled various construction professional… Continue reading “Professional Best Efforts” Part 2– Reservation of Rights for Engineers who Agree to “Best” Efforts?
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Dear Engineer: Has your Insurer Issued a “Reservation of Rights” Letter?
Melissa Dewey Brumback | Construction Law in North Carolina | April 17, 2017 In my previous post, I made reference to getting a “Reservation of Rights” letter. I noted that the carrier may decide to defend you under a Reservation of Rights (i.e., hire your lawyer) but may not, necessarily, accept the responsibility for paying the claim. … Continue reading Dear Engineer: Has your Insurer Issued a “Reservation of Rights” Letter?
Legislation to Overhaul Florida’s Construction: Defect Law Moving Through the Legislature
Jeffrey S. Wertman | Berger Singerman LLP | April 17, 2017 In my March 1, 2017 blog, I discussed how Florida SB 1164 seeks major changes in Florida’s construction defect law, including requiring contractors to notify subcontractors of an owner’s notice of defects, requiring notice to and acknowledgment from owners of the risks and benefits… Continue reading Legislation to Overhaul Florida’s Construction: Defect Law Moving Through the Legislature
Builders Fear Litigation Reforms Could be Dismantled by Proposed Nevada Legislation
Sally Roberts | Northern Nevada Business Weekly | April 17, 2017 Nevada contractors feel like they’re facing a wrecking ball in the 2017 Nevada Legislative Session. Progress made in 2015 to make construction defect regulations more reasonable, according to the industry, could be dismantled by a pair of bills introduced in the 2017 session, Assembly… Continue reading Builders Fear Litigation Reforms Could be Dismantled by Proposed Nevada Legislation
NJ’s New Home Warranty Program: Beware of the Double-Edged Sword
John S. Prisco | Stark & Stark | April 13, 2017 Every new home—no matter if it is a single-family, townhome, duplex, co-op, condominium, or even modular home—comes with a ten year warranty as required by the New Home Warranty Program, which was enacted by the New Jersey Legislature in 1977 under the New Home… Continue reading NJ’s New Home Warranty Program: Beware of the Double-Edged Sword